We have all heard discussions regarding aging baby boomers which includes many nursing educators. With the advancements in early diagnoses, intervention and preventative treatment, Americans are living longer.
However, as the population ages more direct care from health care facilitators such as nurses will be required. An interesting question was recently raised in Moira Herbst's article “Will the Nursing shortage contribute to more deaths?”
Predictors have been voicing for years that nurses will be in demand as the population ages. Given the critical nursing shortage that is predicted to get even worse, hospitals are looking for alternative ways to attract nurses. It is interesting that we may be forced to look for nurses trained in foreign countries to help with the shortage.
Moira's article was sent to me by one of our board members who is also an accomplished registered nurse who directs her own business.
If you are researching career choices may I suggest nursing? There are few career choices with a brighter future than nursing.
First, you are guaranteed to always have a job opportunity. Next, entry level nursing positions offer great salary opportunities. Finally, because of the nursing shortage there is greater opportunity for advancement into management and specialty areas such as nursing education.
I am certain you will agree that we want the best care for our friends and family members. The thought of someone dying because of a lack in adequately trained personnel to render life preserving care is sobering.
What do you think?